Mid 20th century. Silver, carnelian; gr 13,2 (0.47 oz) - cm. 5,0 x 3,3 (1.96” x 1.29”). The Tuareg people inhabit a large area, covering almost all the middle and western Sahara and the north-central Sahel. They are probably descended from the ancient Libyan people of the kingdom of the...
Early 20th century. Silver, green enamel. Gr. 93,2 (3.28 oz.); cm. 2,9 high (1.14 Inches) x cm. 6,3 width (2.48 Inches). Berbers are the indigenous ethnic group of North Africa. They are continuously distributed from the Atlantic to the Siwa oasis in Egypt, and from the Mediterranean to the Niger...
Silver (gr. 30,0- 1.06 oz). Size: cm. 5,8 x 5,2. Ancient talisman, coming from the nomadic peoples of Mauritania. This style of pendant, called Boghdad, is decorated with incised lines and soldered beads.
Early 20th century - Silver, coral, glass. Gr 44,5 (1.57 oz); cm. 7,8 (3.07”) high x cm. 3,6 (1.41”) wide. Berbers are the indigenous ethnic group of North Africa. They are continuously distributed from the Atlantic to the Siwa oasis in Egypt, and from the Mediterranean to the Niger River.The name...
First half 20th century. Silver, enamel and glass. Gr. 103,9 (3.67 oz). These bracelets reveal a perfect mastery of the Jewish artisans in the technique of niello and chisel. Berbers are the indigenous ethnic group of North Africa. They are continuously distributed from the Atlantic to the Siwa oasis in Egypt, and...
Early 20th century. Silver, enamel, red glass; gr. 14,2 (oz. 0.50); cm. 7,8 (3.07”) high x cm. 5,5 (2.16”) width The Hand is a common symbol in much of the world since prehistoric times: the hands of the Tassili rock positive and negative (southern Algeria), dating from a period between 9000...
Mid 20th century. Silver alloy, blue glass. With the chain the piece is cm. 81,5 long (32,08") . Gr. 91,4 (3.22 oz). Essential feminine embellishment, the tizerzai are taken in pairs to close the coat. For more information and similar examples: "Tiserai - The Fibule Au Maroc", by Ileana Marchesani,...
Mid 20th century or older. Wood. Approximately cm. 79,0 x 20,0 (31.1” x 7.8”). Bambara Maternity Figure is intended to encourage fertility and to celebrate motherhood. The Bambara (or Bamana) are a Mandé people living in west Africa, primarily in Mali but also in Guinea, Burkina Faso and Senegal. While the tourist...
20th century. Silver gr 27,0 (0.95 oz) - cm. 9,9 x 4,9 (3.46” x 2.40”). The Tuareg people inhabit a large area, covering almost all the middle and western Sahara and the north-central Sahel. They are probably descended from the ancient Libyan people of the kingdom of the Garamantes, described...
Mid 20th century. Silver alloy, red glass, enamel. With the chain the piece is cm. 68,0 (26,77") long. Gr. 101,2 (3.59 oz). Essential feminine embellishment, the tizerzai are taken in pairs to close the coat. For more information and similar examples: "Tiserai - The Fibule Au Maroc", by Ileana Marchesani,...
